Roof leaks might start on the outside, but they’re almost always easier to spot on the inside, where moisture isn’t supposed to reach. Water seeping between shingles or under flashing might not leave immediate and obvious signs, but if the interior of your attic or crawlspace starts taking on water you’ll be able to see… Read More…
Posts from April, 2015
Long term function of metal flashings on a Calgary roof installation
Metal flashings on your Calgary roof No matter the product installed on your Calgary roof installation – asphalt, cedar, slate, steel, limestone – all of these products use galvanized flashing. Where the roof meets walls, skylights, & chimneys there is galvanized Step Flashing or Wall Flashing. Where two panels of a roof meet there is galvanized… Read More…
Calgary Roofs and Tall Trees Don't Mix
We love our trees for all sorts of reasons, but a tall tree too close to your roof could spell trouble. We’re not telling you to run out and grab a chainsaw, but consider the extra risks a tree can present to your Calgary roof and see if trimming back might be in order. Trees… Read More…
A Calgary Roof Installation in Edgemont
Pick the right Calgary Roofers This large bungalow in a sleepy corner of Edgemont in Calgary has seen two roof installations over the years. Built in 1979 when cedar shakes were cheap and plentiful, the roof weathered the years until 2010, when the previous occupants had decided to change it. We’re still not sure whether… Read More…
Can Critters Cause Damage to Your Calgary Roof?
Winter’s weather is now behind us, but summer’s just around the corner and the wildlife could pose a threat to your Calgary home and roof. Are you prepared to fend off the beasts and keep the top of your home in tip-top shape? Termites are Just the Start of Your Calgary Roof’s Potential Invaders Wind,… Read More…
A Calgary Roof Isn't Just Shingles
When we think of a Calgary Roof replacement the first thing that comes to mind is the roofing product itself. Be it shingles, shake, tile, or metal, the most important part of the process is picking your waterproofing material. Along with replacing the actual roofing material itself, we also replace all the flashings we can… Read More…
Unclogging the Eavestroughs on Your Calgary Home
It’s one of the simplest and most necessary things you can do to keep your roof in good repair and to prevent moisture from seeping through the foundation of your Calgary home. Yet cleaning out your eavestroughs is a chore that gets postponed or overlooked for far too long by all too many Calgary homeowners…. Read More…
Cost management on a Calgary Roof Installation
Calgary Roofing can be an expensive prospect at the best of times, but occasionally costs can arise that the homeowner did not anticipate. At Stalwart Roofing, we strive to ensure our estimates accommodate for all aspects of your roof replacement. We have a thorough check-list that we use on every estimate inspection that helps us keep… Read More…